Overview

This course provides the opportunity for eligible graduates of the Bachelor of Midwifery (C10225) to extend their skills and understanding of the research process. It emphasises the reciprocal relationship between nursing research and the contexts of midwifery practice.

This course provides Bachelor of Midwifery graduates with the opportunity to develop training in clinically focused research. The course deepens students' understanding of the importance of research in midwifery.

Course aims

The purpose of the course is to enable graduate midwives to conduct research relevant to midwifery in any of its dimensions. It aims to develop students' skills in using research designs and methodologies, and to reinforce their understanding of the crucial role of research in the evolution of the discipline of midwifery. Students also develop academic writing skills to produce a dissertation.

Career options

Career options include registered midwife in a clinical specialty supported by their research project work, such as antenatal care, or preparation for roles such as midwife educator or manager. However, graduates are also well prepared to undertake postgraduate research degrees or begin a career as a researcher.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.0

Practice woman-centred care

1.1

Demonstrate woman-centred care, acknowledging the physiological, psychological, cultural and spiritual needs of women, their babies and family members

1.2

Appreciate the centrality of the relationship with each woman to the practice of midwifery

Practice and promote the principles of self-care that build resilience and foster human flourishing

5.0

Are socially responsible citizens who value the diversity of people

5.1

Practice midwifery within a primary health care philosophy

5.2

Demonstrate knowledge of the broader health system and advocate for midwifery as a local and global public health strategy

5.3

Practice with the knowledge that midwifery can make the biggest difference to the least advantaged women and families

5.4

Communicate and provide effective care for women from diverse backgrounds and needs

6.0

Are professionally engaged critical thinkers who take a lively and questioning approach and embrace lifelong learning

6.1

Interpret and value the evidence to underpin practice and influence change

6.2

Integrate strategies for ongoing personal and professional development

6.3

Actively contribute to the development of midwifery as a profession

7.0

Graduates have professional cultural competency which contributes to the health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians, inclusive of physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellness

7.1

Demonstrate respect and value for world view differences and in particular Australian Indigenous ways of knowing, being and doing

7.2

Critique and reflect upon the impact of ongoing colonisation and its pervasive discourse on Indigenous Australians and their health and wellbeing

7.3

Recognise the diversity of Indigenous Australians and integrate this knowledge into practice

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline at an appropriate level.

All applicants must be eligible to graduate from the UTS Bachelor of Midwifery or another tertiary institution at the time of application (followed by successful completion). Applicants must be registered as a midwife in their country of citizenship or residence at the time of enrolment (in exceptional circumstances, exemptions to this rule may be sought from the Bachelor (Honours) Selection Committee).

All applicants must have a weighted average mark or grade point average of credit or higher for their bachelor's degree. Applicants are admitted to the honours course only if appropriately qualified academic members of UTS: Health are available for supervision of the dissertation component.

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Course duration and attendance

The course may be completed in one year of full-time or two years of part-time study.

Course structure

The course comprises a total of 48 credit points. Students complete two 6-credit-point subjects and a 36-credit-point thesis.